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Antonyms Section 1 In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words. 1 . DEAR A . Priceless B . Free C . Worthless D . Chea p Answer: Option D 2. FLAGITIOUS A . Innoc ent B . Vapid C . Ignorant D . Frivolous Answer: Option A 3. LIABILITY A . Property B . Asse ts C . Debt D . Treasure Answer: Option B 4. VIRTUOUS A . Wicke d B . Corrupt C . Vicious D . Scandalous Answer: Option A 5. ENCOURAGE A . Dampen B . Disapprove C . Discour age D . Warn A B A

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Antonyms

Section 1

In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.

1. DEARA.Priceless B.FreeC.Worthless D.CheapAnswer: Option D2. FLAGITIOUSA.Innocent B.VapidC.Ignorant D.Frivolous

Answer: Option A3. LIABILITYA.Property B.AssetsC.Debt D.Treasure

Answer: Option B4. VIRTUOUS

A.Wicked

B.Corrupt

C.Vicious D.Scandalous

Answer: Option A5. ENCOURAGEA.Dampen B.DisapproveC.Discourage D.Warn

Answer: Option C6. MORTALA.Divine B.ImmortalC.Spiritual D.Eternal

Answer: Option B7. LEND

A.Borrow

B.Cheat

C.Pawn D.Hire

Answer: Option A8. COMICA.Emotional B.TragicC.Fearful D.Painful

A

B

A

C

B

A

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Answer: Option B9. ADDITIONA.Division B.EnumerationC.Subtraction D.Multiplication

Answer: Option C10. MINOR

A.Big B.Major

C.Tall D.Heavy

Answer: Option B11. REPELA.Attend B.Concentrate

C.Continue D.Attract

Answer: Option D12. ARTIFICIAL

A.Red B.Natural

C.Truthful D.Solid

Answer: Option B13. CAPACIOUSA.Limited B.CaringC.Foolish D.Changeable

Answer: Option A14. PROVOCATIONA.Vocation B.PacificationC.Peace D.Destruction

Answer: Option B15. METICULOUSA.Mutual B.Shaggy

C.Meretricious D.Slovenly

Answer: Option D16. ABLEA.Disable B.InableC.Unable D.Misable

B

C

B

D

B

A

B

D

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Answer: Option C17. COMFORTA.Uncomfort B.MiscomfortC.Discomfort D.None Of These

Answer: Option C18. GAINA.Loose B.FallC.Lost D.Lose

Answer: Option D19. SYNTHETIC

A.Affable B.Natural

C.Plastic D.Cosmetic

Answer: Option B20. ACQUITTEDA.Freed B.Burdened

C.Convicted

D.Entrusted

Answer: Option C21. STRINGENTA.General B.VehementC.Lenient D.Magnanimous

Answer: Option C22. FLIMSYA.Frail B.FilthyC.Firm D.Flippant

Answer: Option C23. BUSYA.Occupied B.EngrossedC.Relaxed D.Engaged

Answer: Option C24. ADAPTABLEA.Adoptable B.FlexibleC.Yielding D.Rigid

Answer: Option D

C

C

D

B

C

C

C

C

D

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25. LOVEA.Villainy B.HatredC.Compulsion D.Force

Answer: Option B26. BALANCEA.Disbalance B.MisbalanceC.Debalance D.Imbalance

Answer: Option D27. RELINQUISHA.Abdicate B.RenounceC.Posses D.Deny

Answer: Option C28. MOUNTAINA.Plain B.PlateauC.Precipice D.Valley

Answer: Option D29. FICKLEA.Courageous B.Sincere

C.Steadfast

D.Humble

Answer: Option C30. PERENNIALA.Frequent B.RegularC.Lasting D.Rare

Answer: Option D31. RARELYA.Hardly B.DefinatelyC.Frequently D.Periodically

Answer: Option D32. STARTLEDA.Amused B.RelaxedC.Endless D.Astonished

Answer: Option B33. ADHERENTA.Detractor B.EnemyC.Alien D.Rival

B

D

C

D

C

D

D

B

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Answer: Option B34. QUIESCENT

A.Indifferent

B.Troublesome

C.Weak D.Unconcerned

Answer: Option A35. CONDENSE

A.Expand

B.Distribute

C.Interpret D.Lengthen

Answer: Option A36. BENIGNA.Malevolent B.SoftC.Friendly D.Unwise

Answer: Option A37. OBSCUREA.Implicit B.ObnoxiousC.Explicit D.Pedantic

Answer: Option C38. HYPOCRITICAL

A.Gentle B.Sincere

C.Amiable D.Dependable

Answer: Option B39. EVASIVEA.Free B.HonestC.Liberal D.Frank

Answer: Option B40. INDUSTRIOUS

A.Indifferent B.Indolent

C.Casual D.Passive

Answer: Option B41. EXTRICATEA.Manifest B.PalpableC.Release D.Entangle

B

A

A

A

C

B

B

B

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Answer: Option D42. LUCIDA.Glory B.Noisy

C.Obscure

D.Distinct

Answer: Option C43. INSIPIDA.Tasty B.StupidC.Discreet D.Feast

Answer: Option A44. OBEYING

A.Ordering

B.Following

C.Refusing D.Contradicting

Answer: Option A45. VICTORIOUSA.Defeated B.AnnexedC.Destroyed D.Vanquished

Answer: Option A46. COMMISSIONEDA.Started B.ClosedC.Finished D.Terminated

Answer: Option D47. VANITY

A.Pride B.Humility

C.Conceit D.Ostentious

Answer: Option B48. ZENITHA.Acme B.TopC.Nadir D.Pinnacle

Answer: Option C49. TANGIBLE

A.Ethereal

B.Concrete

C.Actual D.Solid

D

C

A

A

A

D

B

C

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Answer: Option A50. REPRESS

A.Inhibit B.Liberate

C.Curb D.Quell

Answer: Option B51. EPILOGUE

A.Dialogue B.Prelude

C.Post script D.Epigram

Answer: Option B52. FRAUDULENTA.Candid B.DirectC.Forthright D.Genuine

Answer: Option D53. LOQUACIOUS

A.Reticent

B.Talkative

C.Garrulous D.Verbose

Answer: Option A54. NIGGARDLYA.Frugal B.Thrifty

C.Stingy D.Generous

Answer: Option D55. PERTINENTA.Irrational B.Irregular

C.Insistent D.Irrelevant

Answer: Option D56. FAINT-HEARTEDA.Warm-hearted B.Full-blooded

C.Hot-blooded D.Stout-hearted

Answer: Option D57. VIOLENT

A

B

B

D

A

D

D

D

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A.Humble B.HarmlessC.Gentle D.Tame

Answer: Option C58. STATIONARYA.Active B.MobileC.Rapid D.Busy

Answer: Option B59. HONORARYA.Dishonorable B.Reputed

C.Paid

D.Official

Answer: Option C60. COMMONA.Rare B.SmallC.Petty D.Poor

Answer: Option A61. FRUGALA.Copious B.ExtravagantC.Generous D.Ostentatious

Answer: Option B62. MALICIOUSA.Kind B.Boastful

C.Generous

D.Indifferent

Answer: Option C63. FAMILIARA.Unpleasant B.Dangerous

C.Friendly D.Strange

Answer: Option D64. PRELIMINARYA.Final B.FirstC.Secondary D.Initial

Answer: Option A65. DOUBTFULA.Famous B.Certai

C

B

C

A

B

C

D

A

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nC.Fixed D.Important

Answer: Option B66. REMISSA.Forgetful B.WatchfulC.Dutiful D.Harmful

Answer: Option C67. INDISCREETA.Reliable B.Honest

C.Prudent

D.Stupid

Answer: Option C68. FRESHA.Faulty B.Sluggish

C.Disgraceful D.Stale

Answer: Option D69. ANNOYA.Praise B.RejoiceC.Please D.Reward

Answer: Option C70. TRANSPARENTA.Semi-transparent B.Muddy

C.Opaque

D.Dark

Answer: Option C71. REVEALEDA.Denied B.ConcealedC.Ignored D.Overlooked

Answer: Option B72. EXTRAVAGANCEA.Luxury B.Poverty

C.Economy

D.Cheapness

Answer: Option C73. CROWDED

B

C

C

D

C

C

B

C

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A.Busy B.CongestedC.Quiet D.Deserted

Answer: Option D74. SHRINKA.Contract B.SpoilC.Expand D.Stretch

Answer: Option D75. ENMITYA.Important B.Unnecessary

C.Friendship

D.Likeness

Answer: Option C76. EXODUS

A.Influx

B.Home-coming

C.Return D.Restoration

Answer: Option A77. CULPABLEA.Defendable B.BlamelessC.Careless D.Irresponsible

Answer: Option A78. SUBSERVIENTA.Aggressive B.Straightforward

C.Dignified

D.Supercilious

Answer: Option C79. AWAREA.Uncertain B.IgnorantC.Sure D.Doubtful

Answer: Option B80. GRACEFULA.Rough B.ExpertC.Miserable D.Awkward

Answer: Option A81. AUTONOMYA.Slavery B.Subordination

D

D

C

A

A

C

B

A

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C.Dependence D.Submissiveness

Answer: Option C82. NADIRA.Modernity B.ZenithC.Liberty D.Progress

Answer: Option B83. CONCEDE

A.Object B.Refuse

C.Grant D.Accede

Answer: Option B84. SUPPRESSA.Encourage B.GrowC.Praise D.Permit

Answer: Option B85. FAMOUS

A.Disgraced B.Notorious

C.Evil D.Popular

Answer: Option B86. EXPANDA.Contract B.CondenseC.Congest D.Conclude

Answer: Option B87. ARROGANTA.Polite B.CowardlyC.Meek D.Gentlemanly

Answer: Option A88. ENORMOUSA.Soft B.AverageC.Tiny D.Weak

Answer: Option C89. URBANEA.Illiterate B.BackwardC.Discourteous D.Orthodox

C

B

B

B

B

B

A

C

C

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Answer: Option C90. HOSTILITYA.Courtesy B.Hospitality

C.Relationship D.Friendliness

Answer: Option D91. BELITTLEA.Praise B.FlatterC.Exaggregate D.Adore

Answer: Option C92. HAPLESSA.Cheerful B.Consistent

C.Fortunate

D.Shapely

Answer: Option C93. HAPHAZARDA.Fortuitous B.IndifferentC.Deliberate D.Accidental

Answer: Option C94. GREGARIOUS

A.Antisocial

B.Glorious

C.Horrendous D.Similar

Answer: Option A95. VALUABLEA.Invaluable B.WorthlessC.Inferior D.Lowly

Answer: Option B96. ABSOLUTEA.Deficient B.FaultyC.Limited D.Scarce

Answer: Option C97. CONFESS

A.Deny

B.Refuse

C.Contest D.Contend

D

C

C

C

A

B

C

A

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Answer: Option A98. GULLIBLEA.Incredulous B.FickleC.Easy D.Stylish

Answer: Option A99. HIRSUTEA.Scaly B.BaldC.Erudite D.Quiet

Answer: Option B100. HINDRANCEA.Aid B.PersuasionC.Cooperation D.Agreement

Answer: Option A101. ALIENA.Native B.DomiciledC.Natural D.Resident

Answer: Option A102. DENSITYA.Rarity B.IntelligenceC.Clarity D.Brightness

Answer: Option A103. DEFIANCEA.Anxiety B.ObedienceC.Suspicion D.Dismay

Answer: Option B104. BASEA.Climax B.Height

C.Top

D.Roof

Answer: Option C105. PATCHY

A.Attractive B.Uniform

C.Simple D.Clear

Answer: Option B106. EQUANIMITY

A

B

A

A

A

B

C

B

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A.Resentment B.DubiousnessC.Duplicity D.Excitement

Answer: Option D107. ESSENTIAL

A.Extra

B.Noughts

C.Minors D.Trivial

Answer: Option A108. IMPASSE

A.Resurgence B.Breakthrough

C.Continuation D.Combination

Answer: Option B109. SACROSANCTA.Irreligious B.Unethical

C.Irreverent D.Unholy

Answer: Option D

110. HOLLOW

A.Filled B.Solid

C.Strong D.Substantial

Answer: Option B

Section 2

1. The atmosphere in that desolate place looked ominous.A.

pleasant B.encouraging

C.auspicious

D.favorable

Answer: Option C2. He spoke against corruption with zeal.

D

A

B

D

B

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A.

indifference B.calmness

C.despair D.passiveness

Answer: Option A

3. The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.

A.

frightened B.jolted

C.astonished D.saddened

Answer: Option D

4. In a literary work obscurity cab be a virtue.

A.

clarity

B.precision

C.definiteness D.specificity

Answer: Option A

5. The managing director remarked that the secretary was an asset to the company.

A.

loss B.liability

C.drag D.handicap

Answer: Option B

6. He is extremely intelligent but proud.

A.

dull B.weak

C.ignorant D.simple

Answer: Option A

7. A friendly dog meet us at the farmgate.

A.

helpful B.understanding

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C.quiet D.hostile

Answer: Option D

8. In ancient India, scholars had no interest in political power or material growth.

A.

internal B.spiritual

C.psychic D.celestial

Answer: Option B

9. His short but pointed speech was applauded by all sections of the audience.

A.

disapproved B.misunderstood

C.praised D.welcomed

Answer: Option A

10. Like poverty, affluence can sometimes create its own problems.

A.

indigence B.opulence

C.sorrow D.exuberance

Answer: Option A

11. Adversity teaches man to be humble and self-reliant.

A.

sincerity B.animosity

C.curiosity D.prosperity

Answer: Option D

12. History abounds in instances of courage.

A.

shines B.lacks

C.suffices D.fails

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Answer: Option B

13. He abandoned his family.

A.

supported B.encouraged

C.pleased D.saved

Answer: Option A

14. The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of ministerial office.

A.

wanting B.willing

C.anxious D.eager

Answer: Option B

15. Unsettled conditions in the land led to exodus of hundreds of its citizens.

A.

invasion B.entry

C.immigration D.expulsion

Answer: Option C

16. In the interest of one's own reputation one should avoid ostentation while entertaining friends.

A.

miserliness

B.simplicity

C.purity D.innocence

Answer: Option A

17. Everything about him, especially his talkative nature, proclaims his effeminacy.

A.

aggressiveness B.attractiveness

C.mealiness

D.boorishness

Answer: Option C

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18. The habit of squandering money should not be encouraged.

A.

discarding B.boarding

C.collecting D.saving

Answer: Option D

19. There was something strange and morbid about the whole house.

A.

healthy B.cheerful

C.insipid D.appealing

Answer: Option B

20. Many people suffer setbacks in their career because of their inherent levity.

A.

seriousness B.solemnity

C.religiosity D.gravity

Answer: Option D

21. This new magazine is know for its comprehensive coverage of news.

A.

casual B.inadequate

C.indifferent D.superficial

Answer: Option D

22. His critics found in the overt statements some hidden design.

A.

converse B.pervert

C.covert

D.contrived

Answer: Option C

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23. Given these constraint, we have no alternative but to suggest an improvised solution.

A.

a complete B.a preplanned

C.a permanent D.a proscribed

Answer: Option B

24. Because of the economy drive, they very unwillingly surrendered some superfluous posts.

A.

important B.relevant

C.significant D.essential

Answer: Option B

25. I abhor the ideas he sometimes expresses

A.

admire

B.respect

C.applaud D.appreciate

Answer: Option A

26. You can hardly find any trace of humility in the man.

A.

pride B.insolence

C.arrogance D.conceit

Answer: Option C

27. The result of the tournament gave them a sense of elation.

A.

despondency B.misery

C.disappointment D.despair

Answer: Option D

28. It was done in a haphazard manner.

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A.

planned

B.excellent

C.extraordinary D.designed

Answer: Option A

29. The officer asked the clerk to expedite the matter.

A.

postpone B.defer

C.adjourn D.delay

Answer: Option D

30. The atmosphere in the institute he had newly joined congenial to research.

A.

disagreeable for

B.inconvenient for

C.unpleasant for D.unsuitable for

Answer: Option A

31. He is the most prudent person. I have ever came across.

A.

shortsighted B.reckless

C.inconsiderate D.injudicious

Answer: Option B

32. The members thought that the task was feasible.

A.

impractical B.impossible

C.difficult D.impracticable

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Answer: Option A

33. I was surprised at his stiff attitude.

A.

courteous B.flexible

C.soft D.lively

Answer: Option B

34. The General Manager is quite tactful and handles the workers union very effectively.

A.

disciplined B.naive

C.strict D.loose

Answer: Option B

35. His vindictive nature often came up for comment among his friends.

A.

forgetful B.forgiving

C.obedient D.timid

Answer: Option B

36. I thought about her a lot during the following months.

A.

succeeding B.proceeding

C.preceding D.receding

Answer: Option C

37. He was asked to accelerate the pace of work.

A.

supervise B.slacken

C.control D.check

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Answer: Option B

38. What he tells me confirms my ideas.

A.

strengthens B.opposes

C.contradicts D.verifies

Answer: Option C

39. The error in the newspaper article is incidental.

A.

intentional B.conventional

C.usual D.permissible

Answer: Option A

40. According to a great philosopher magnanimity in a man implies many other qualities.

A.

enmity B.meanness

C.jealousy D.poverty

Answer: Option B

41. The minister gave a public speech on the controversial subject to precipitate the matter.

A.

aggravate B.create

C.defer D.push

Answer: Option C

42. The commission took two years to go through the massive collection of files and documents before preparing its report.

A.

meager

B.heavy

C.light D.short

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Answer: Option A

43. Sathish point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent.

A.

healthy B.respectful

C.inadequate D.smooth

Answer: Option B

44. The chairman initiated the proceedings with a brief speech.

A.

confused B.closed

C.started D.complicated

Answer: Option B

45. The club meets on the last Thursday of every month is a dilapidated palace.A.neglected B.regenerated

C.renovated D.furnished

Answer: Option C

46. The inhabitants of the island were barbarians.

A.civilized

B.cruel

C.uncivilized D.bad

Answer: Option A

47. They had an insipid conversation.

A.

lively B.argumentative

C.loud D.curious

Answer: Option A

48. The chairman rebuked the accounts for not supervising officer for not supervising the work of his subordinates.

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A.

received B.awarded

C.invited D.praised

Answer: Option D

49. The actor is well known both for his humility and courage.

A.

pride B.determination

C.honesty D.gentleness

Answer: Option A

50. Feasibility of the project is under study.

A.

unsuitability B.cheapness

C.impropriety D.impracticability

Answer: Option D

51. His interpretation of the poem is superficial.

A.

mysterious B.difficult

C.profound D.mystical

Answer: Option C

52. Poet often prefer ambiguity to

A.

clarity

B.certainty

C.rationality D.perversity

Answer: Option A

53. Many people try to resist reforms in the society.

A.

fight B.accept

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C.welcome

D.repel

Answer: Option C

54. Harish displays enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem.

A.

eagerness B.weakness

C.indifference D.softness

Answer: Option C

55. The moment when jadish got order of promotion, as General Manager, was a memorable occasion for him and his family.

A.

passing B.immemorial

C.forgetful D.innocuous

Answer: Option B

56. The incessant noise of the boring machine made it difficult for us to got to sleep at night.

A.

intermittent B.harsh

C.soft D.constant

Answer: Option D

57. Dinesh could manage his family satisfactory with his meager income.

A.

continuous B.fabulous

C.hard D.small

Answer: Option D

58. They took note of humility of the visiting dignitary.

A.

grandeur B.arrogance

C.friendliness D.decency

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Answer: Option B

59. It was universally characterized as a progressive measure.A.regressive B.obstructive

C.retrograde D.abhorrent

Answer: Option A60. We had a delectable meal yesterday.

A.heavy B.unsavory

C.tasty D.nice

Answer: Option B

61. Mala was often teased as corpulent by her friends.

A.fat B.belligerent

C.garrulous D.gaunt

Answer: Option D

62. It is one of pernicious customs prevailing in the society.

A.permanent B.beneficial

C.parochial D.dangerous

Answer: Option B

63. crestfallen he returned as he had never faced such humiliation in the whole of his life.

A.vainglorious B.indignant

C.triumphant

D.disturbed

Answer: Option C

64. Nothing has been organised properly and confusion seems inevitable.

A.inevident B.inefficient

C.ineligible D.uncertain

Answer: Option A

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65. He is well known for coming up with impracticable solutions.

A.easy B.possible

C.feasible D.alternate

Answer: Option C

66. The leader was pragmatic in his approach to the problem facing the country.

A.indefinite B.vague

C.idealistic D.optimistic

Answer: Option C

67. She used to disparage her neighbor every now and then.

A.please B.praise

C.belittle D.denigrate

Answer: Option B

68. The plantation workers were on a collision course before the labor officer intervened.

A.retaliatory B.perfunctory

C.conciliatory D.circuitous

Answer: Option C

69. Those who views are progressive often meet with formidable impediments when they begin to act.

A.revolutionary B.retrograde

C.brave D.outmoded

Answer: Option B

70. The bedroom is at the rear side of this house.

A.unusual B.front

C.upper D.back

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Answer: Option B